Charles E. Kick

BIG PRAIRIE -- Charles E. Kick, 79, of Big Prairie, formerly of Orrville, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Charles was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Canton, to the late John and Doris (Diekman) Kick and married Cherie R. Zimmerman April 16, 1983, in Orrville.

He graduated from Dalton High School, Class of 1954 and in his early years worked building barns with his father.

He later worked as an Orrville police officer, and formed the Kick Construction Company. He also served as a Wayne County Sheriff's deputy.

He was a member of Orrville Christian Church and attended Ripley Church of Christ in Big Prairie.

He loved old western movies, fishing and other outdoor activities. He had a life-long passion for horses and flying.

He will be remembered as a caring family man who loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Cherie, are daughters, Kim (Mike) Hignight of Orrville, and Jennifer (Brad) King of Sterling; stepchildren, Brenda (Tim) Brantley of Big Prairie, Yvonne (Chris) Rigopoulos of Virginia, and Chad (Mikela) North of Big Prairie; grandchildren, Christopher (Megan) Hignight, Matthew (Laura) Hignight, Ashley (Les) LeFever, and Erin (Michael) Smith; nine step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a step-great grandchild; a twin brother, Carl (Kay) Kick of Wooster, another brother, Ronald (Linda) Kick of Big Prairie; sisters, Jackie (Floyd) Douglas of Fredericktown, Janet (Jack) Lewis of Big Prairie, and Joanne (Jerry) Raak of Westerville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be Friday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. at Orrville Christian Church, 925 N. Elm St., Orrville, with Pastor Tom Benter officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.

Friends may call Thursday at Orrville Christian Church, from 6-8 p.m.

Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is handling the arrangements. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at www.aublefuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ripley Church of Christ Benevolent Fund, 12298 County Road 330, Big Prairie 44611.